REDS

Crimson Boy

#B44933

RGB 180, 73, 51 · HSL 10°, 56%, 45% · CMYK 0, 59, 72, 29

Crimson Boy is #B44933 in HEX — rgb(180, 73, 51), hsl(10°, 56%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 59%, 72%, 29%).

Crimson Boy pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 10°, 56%, 45%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#B44933

RGB180, 73, 51

HSL10°, 56%, 45%

HSV10°, 72%, 71%

CMYK0, 59, 72, 29

Decimal11815219

CSS RGBrgb(180, 73, 51)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 56%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Hearty Orange SW6622

ΔE 1 · #B44B34

Dulux

Red Terra S06H9

ΔE 2.4 · #AD4430

Benjamin Moore

Navajo 2171-10

ΔE 3.5 · #AC4931

PPG

Orange Vermillion 1194-7

ΔE 3.7 · #BC5339

Vista Paint

Sweet Baby Rose C-1066

ΔE 3.9 · #BF4F3D

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweet Baby Rose 1067

ΔE 5.3 · #C24F40

Behr

Koi UL120-18

ΔE 5.5 · #C35539

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 5.8 · #BA4133

Dunn-Edwards

Red River DE5125

ΔE 6.7 · #B95543

Valspar

Hacienda Tile 2010-4

ΔE 7.7 · #C45749

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 7.9 · #BA5B3A

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 7.9 · #BD413A

Dutch Boy

Cottage Red VS-9771

ΔE 7.9 · #9B3821

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 8.4 · #B44C43

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 9.4 · #9D3A2F

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 10.2 · #B64F48

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B44933

#329EB3

Analogous

#B3325D

#B44933

#B38832

Triadic

#B44933

#32B348

#4832B3

Split-Complementary

#B44933

#32B388

#325DB3

Tetradic

#B44933

#5DB332

#329EB3

#8832B3

Monochromatic

#3C1811

#773022

#B44933

#D27360

#E3A79C

Rectangle

#B44933

#9EB332

#329EB3

#4832B3

Compound

#B44933

#B38832

#329EB3

#325DB3

Variations

Lighter

#CE6550

#D39083

#E1C1BB

Darker

#923826

#662518

#3C150D

Saturation

#86665F

#B34832

#CC3719

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.33:1

vs Black

3.94:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B44933

#867A2D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B44933

#666636

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B44933

#B24A54

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Crimson Boy carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#C66341

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#B44933

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#B46866

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#338090

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #B44933;

CSS — background

background-color: #B44933;

CSS Variable

--color-crimson-boy: #B44933;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crimson-boy': '#B44933' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B44933] text-[#B44933]

SCSS

$crimson-boy: #B44933;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B44933?

#B44933 is Crimson Boy, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B44933 warm or cool?

Crimson Boy reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Crimson Boy?

Crimson Boy works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Crimson Boy?

Crimson Boy pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Crimson Boy?

You can download Crimson Boy on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Crimson Boy?

The hex code is #B44933. In RGB it's 180, 73, 51, and in HSL it's 10°, 56%, 45%.

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